Can I live with my grandma at 17?
Assuming that your mother is unwilling to let you go, your grandparents would need to file for guardianship for you in either Probate or Juvenile Court. Since you’re 17, you would need to consent to their petition in writing.
Can a 17 year old choose to live with grandparents?
The short answer is no. Not without a court order–or mom’s permission.
Can I choose to live with my grandparents at 16?
Answer: A minor does not have a right to choose his residence, and is subject to the custody and control of his parent or legal custodian until emancipated. It is possible that the grandparents could petition for guardianship or termination of parental rights.
Can a parent kick you out at 17?
If your teen is a minor, according to the law you can’t toss him out. In many instances, kicking him out could be classified as abandonment. Unless your teen has been emancipated (the court severs the parent’s legal obligations) you are still legally accountable for his welfare.
Can I choose who I want to live with at 16?
A California judge is required to consider your preference, but is NOT required to let you decide. It’s part of being a minor; your parents get to decide some stuff for you, until you’re an adult, or emanciptaed.
Can you live alone at 16?
Emancipation is a legal process that gives a teenager who is 16 or 17 legal independence from their parents or guardians. Emancipation can be an important legal tool for certain teenagers, but you should give it careful thought before moving ahead.
Can I run away to my dad’s house?
This answer is for the USA, and specifically for California. If you are a minor, you don’t get to choose where you live. If your parents are divorced, chances are there is a custody order from the courts which they must follow. So it’s not even up to your mom or dad where you live.
Can a 16 year old choose to live with a sibling?
No. A child’s sibling has no custody rights over the child whatsoever. A child can choose to live where they want at age 18 – that is, when they’re legally an adult – not before…
Are siblings legally responsible for each other?
Most siblings do not live with each other nor are they usually legally responsible for one another. But the law does provide for those who are taking care of a relative “in loco parentis.” Wouldn’t that include siblings?
Can a brother be a guardian?
Establishing Sibling Guardianship According to Find Law, siblings need to petition the court to become a guardian. The older sibling seeking custody needs to be eighteen, and the younger sibling must be under eighteen.
Can a 17 year old choose to live with a sibling?
Sibling’s Guardian In order to legally gain custody of a sibling you will need to petition the court to become their guardian. Your sibling must typically be under age 18 or otherwise legally dependent, and you must be over age 18 or legally emancipated.
Can my child live with a relative?
In California, either parent can have custody of the children, or the parents can share custody. The judge makes the final decision about custody and visitation but usually will approve the arrangement (the parenting plan) that both parents agree on.
Will a judge split up siblings?
A judge typically won’t separate siblings simply because it suits one parent or the other. However, if breaking up the band truly does serve the children’s best interests, it can happen. For instance, if a brother and sister are unable to safely live in the same place, a judge may separate siblings.
Can I live with my sister?
You will need the permission of your custodial parents to live with your sister legally. If your custodial parents do not give you permission to live with your sister, you can petition the court for emancipation once you turn 16.